The trials and tribulations of one man's journey to get fit and stay healthy.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Should I Be Nervous?

Here I sit just 3 days from my first half marathon and I wonder if I should be nervous? I know that I have worked hard during my training. I have completed a 12 mile run. I feel confident that I can finish the distance. Recently I have had some of my fastest runs, and I feel confident that I can achieve my goal time (Again, you're going down Ohno!). And I honestly question if I am not a little too cocky.

My allergies have been horrendous with the start of the harvest season, but I have been taking Allegra and it seems to have worked with none of the side effects of other drugs. My asthma has started bugging me along with my allergies, but I have taken a few puffs of my inhaler and I seem to feel fine. My back still gets a little tired and stiff in the evenings, but I feel markedly better thanks to Dr. Jackson. But shouldn't these concerns be bothering me a little bit more?

About Me

I am a husband to one beautiful woman and a father of 2 amazing children. On January 4, 2009 I weighed 249 lbs. It was the largest weight I had ever seen a scale read with me standing on it. So, I decided to do something about it. First, I started eating healthier. Then, I started walking on the treadmill. Pretty soon I was running on the treadmill. Next, I ran outside. After that I started riding my bicycle again. By November, I ran my first 5K. I signed my wife up without her knowing about it, and she did great. Now we run, eat, ride, and race as a family. This blog is a little glimpse into our Racing Home.